Dodge Magnum 2003 vs Mercedes E class 2004
| Gearbox: | Automatic | Automatic | |
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| Engine: | 5.7 Petrol | 5.4 Petrol | |
| Camshaft drive: | Timing chain | Timing chain | |
Performance | |||
| Power: | 345 HP | 476 HP | |
| Torque: | 530 NM | 700 NM | |
| Acceleration 0-100 km/h: | 6.3 seconds | 4.7 seconds | |
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Mercedes E class is a more dynamic driving. Dodge Magnum engine produces 131 HP less power than Mercedes E class, whereas torque is 170 NM less than Mercedes E class. Due to the lower power, Dodge Magnum reaches 100 km/h speed 1.6 seconds later. | |||
Fuel consumption | |||
| Fuel consumption (l/100km): | 11.6 | 13.6 | |
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The Dodge Magnum is a better choice when it comes to fuel economy. Dodge Magnum consumes 2 litres less fuel per 100 km than the Mercedes E class, which means that by driving the Dodge Magnum over 15,000 km in a year you can save 300 litres of fuel. | |||
| Fuel tank capacity: | 72 litres | 80 litres | |
| Full fuel tank distance: | 620 km in combined cycle | 580 km in combined cycle | |
| 760 km on highway | 860 km on highway | ||
Engines | |||
| Average engine lifespan: | 520'000 km | 300'000 km | |
| Engine resource depends largely on regular maintenance and the quality of the oils and fuels used, but under equal conditions the average life of a Dodge Magnum engine could be longer. | |||
| Engine production duration: | 4 years | 11 years | |
| Engine spread: | Installed on at least 2 other car models, including Jeep Grand Cherokee, Chrysler 300C, Dodge Charger | Installed on at least 4 other car models, including Mercedes S klase, Mercedes G klase, Mercedes CLS | |
| In general, the longer and for more car models an engine is produced, the better its serviceability and availability of spare parts. Mercedes E class might be a better choice in this respect. | |||
Dimensions | |||
| Length: | 5.02 m | 4.85 m | |
| Width: | 1.88 m | 1.82 m | |
| Height: | 1.48 m | 1.50 m | |
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Dodge Magnum is larger, but slightly lower. Dodge Magnum is 17 cm longer than the Mercedes E class, 6 cm wider, while the height of Dodge Magnum is 2 cm lower. | |||
| Trunk capacity: | 2013 litres | 690 litres | |
| Trunk max capacity: with rear seats folded down |
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Dodge Magnum has more luggage capacity. Dodge Magnum has 1323 litres more trunk space than the Mercedes E class. | |||
| Turning diameter: | no data | 11.4 meters | |
| Gross weight (kg): | no data | 2`495 | |
| Safety: | no data | no data | |
| Quality: | no data | average | |
| Average price (€): | 2800 | 3000 | |
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